Shipping Receiving Clerk

Aerotek; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Specialist in Wichita, KS. You will manage inbound/outbound shipments, verify docs, and maintain accurate inventory while keeping a clean, organized warehouse.

This contract-to-hire role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance, with on-site responsibilities including forklift operation, packing, labeling, and coordination with carriers.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and logistics.
• Ability to read and understand packing slips, purchase orders, shipping documents, and labels.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Inspect deliveries for correct quantities and visible damage or discrepancies.
• Accurately document received materials and notify appropriate personnel of shortages or other issues.
• Prepare finished products, parts, and materials for outgoing shipment.
• Package, label, palletize, and secure products to help prevent damage during transportation.
• Prepare and organize shipping paperwork, packing slips, labels, and related documentation.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers as needed.
• Load and unload trucks using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other equipment safely.
• Move materials to designated storage, production, staging, and shipping areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material locations.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Keep shipping, receiving, warehouse, and staging areas clean and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate effectively with production, purchasing, quality, and other departments regarding material and shipment needs.
• Perform additional warehouse, material-handling, and facility duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Shipping & receiving

Logistics

Reading packing slips

Data-entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist Job Description

As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing the flow of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment within our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate documentation and handling of all incoming and outgoing shipments, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.

• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and other documentation.

• Inspect deliveries for correct quantities and visible damage or discrepancies.

• Accurately document received materials and notify appropriate personnel of shortages or other issues.

• Prepare finished products, parts, and materials for outgoing shipment.

• Package, label, palletize, and secure products to help prevent damage during transportation.

• Prepare and organize shipping paperwork, packing slips, labels, and related documentation.

• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers as needed.

• Load and unload trucks using appropriate material-handling equipment.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other equipment safely.

• Move materials to designated storage, production, staging, and shipping areas.

• Maintain accurate inventory and material locations.

• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory as required.

• Keep shipping, receiving, warehouse, and staging areas clean and organized.

• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

• Communicate effectively with production, purchasing, quality, and other departments regarding material and shipment needs.

• Perform additional warehouse, material-handling, and facility duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inventory management, forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and logistics.

• Ability to read and understand packing slips, purchase orders, shipping documents, and labels.

• Basic computer and data-entry skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling is preferred.

• Forklift experience is preferred.

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact in our operations. We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development. Embrace a role that values safety, teamwork, and efficiency, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, involving the use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and the use of personal protective equipment. You will work in clean and organized shipping, receiving, warehouse, and staging areas, collaborating with various departments to meet material and shipment needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.